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Lactation Energy Bites

February 20, 2019 by Larisha Campbell 56 Comments

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Lactation Energy Bites are the go to recipe for breastfeeding moms.  They are no bake cookie balls that are easy to make, just 6 ingredients, super flavorful and beneficial. These no bake lactation bites can be made Top 8 Allergy Friendly and vegan if needed. 

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Almost a year and a half into my first breastfeeding dyad, I heard about lactation cookies.  It seemed like ever since I first heard about them, I learned about so many other different types of lactation products– like bread, smoothies, and even energy bites.  I wish I would have known about these when we were early on in our nursing relationship and I was constantly looking for something to pop in my mouth.  I first learned about these from the Breast is Best Facebook page.  They are my go to recipe for myself and other new moms!

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Funny story about the first time I made lactation energy bites

The funniest story happened the first time I ever made these no bake lactation bites . Andrew came home and I was still working on dinner.  He was hungry and opened the fridge and saw the bites and popped one in his mouth.  He then asked what they were and I simply said “Lactation Energy Bites”.  His face was priceless and he ran to the trash can.  “Why didn’t you tell me your milk was in them?”, he shouted! I couldn’t stop laughing as I tried to tell him there wasn’t breast milk in them. Lactation energy bites are supposed to HELP with milk production. It was hysterical.

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What ingredients do you need for a lactation energy bites recipe?

These no bake lactation bites are seriously one of the easiest recipes you will ever make in your entire life.  You just need six total ingredients for this super easy lactation bites recipe. The ingredients that you need to make this recipe are:

  • old fashioned oats
  • chocolate chips
  • creamy peanut butter
  • ground flaxseed
  • raw honey
  • vanilla

Those are the only ingredients you need to make this delicious lactation energy bites recipe!

How can I make these lactation energy bites recipe Top 8 Allergy friendly?

Sometimes moms have their own food allergies, and other times, breastfeeding causes moms to have to do some sort of elimination diet.  Luckily, we can help with those allergies too!  In order to make these lactation energy bites Top 8 Allergy free, you are going to want to make a few changes.

First, ensure that the old fashioned oats that you are using are gluten free.  While oats themselves are gluten free, sometimes companies list cross contamination with gluten on their labels.  Make sure that you have a safe oat brand.

Next, pick a chocolate chip like Enjoy life in your recipe. Enjoy life chips are soy and dairy free (and all other Top 8+ allergens).

Lastly, swap the creamy peanut butter for sunbutter. It acts the same and it will taste different than our original recipe was written, but it will ensure that these lactation energy bites recipe is Top 8 Allergen friendly.

Of course, if you only have one of these allergies, you can always make the swap that you need.

Can I make these lactation energy bites recipe vegan?

Of course, you can make these vegan no bake lactation bites!  In order to do that you’ll again want to pick a chocolate chip like Enjoy Life in the recipe to ensure there’s no dairy in your chocolate.  Next, you can switch out the honey for the same amount of agave. With those two simple swaps, you will make these vegan lactation bites!

How do you make these lactation energy bites?

Once you have the ingredients that you are going to use to make these lactation energy bites, you need to grab a large bowl. Simply add all the ingredients into the bowl and combine really well.

Next, form into balls and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Finally, put them into the fridge to set up (about 2-3 hours) and then grab and go! That’s it! Told you, easy peasy!

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Can you freeze these lactation energy bites?

You absolutely can freeze these no bake lactation bites. In order to do so, make the recipe according to the instructions. Once you have the balls made, place them on a wax lined baking sheet instead of parchment paper.  Place in the freezer for 2 hours.  Once the time is up, you can place the balls into an air tighter container or ziploc bag. Leave in the fridge for as long as you need them (up to 3 months).  Remove desired amount from freezer and allow to thaw before consuming.

Do you have to be lactating to eat these no bake lactation bites?

I get these question often and the answer is 100% no. In fact, my children and even Andrew (now that he knows my breastmilk isn’t in them) enjoys them every time that I make them.  There’s no ingredients in these that isn’t safe for anyone.  It’s just that the ingredients combined together, just happen to be great for lactating mothers.

One important note though, children under 1 shouldn’t consumer honey for risk of botulism.  If you have a child under one that you would like to give these to, please follow the directions above for making these vegan.

What are other lactation recipes that are good for milk production?

You may be looking for other lactation boosting recipes in addition to these lactation energy bites.  Our favorite recipes are:

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Lactation Milkshake
  • Strawberry Coconut Cashew Lactation Smoothie
  • No Bake Lactation Protein Bars
  • Peanut Butter Apple Pie Lactation Smoothie

You may also be interested in these other lactation boosting recipes!

4.58 from 7 votes
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Lactation Energy Bites
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Lactation Energy Bites are the go to recipe for breastfeeding moms.  They are no bake cookie balls that are easy to make, minimal ingredients, but still flavorful and beneficial.

Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lactation bites, lactation recipes
Servings: 36 1in bites
Calories: 121 kcal
Author: Larisha Campbell
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oatmeal
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (use dairy free if needed)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (see notes about food allergies)
  • 3/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 2/3 cup raw honey (can swap for agave)
  • 2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, add all ingredients.
  2. Stir until very well combined
  3. Using a small cookie dough scoop or your hands, roll into 1" balls.

  4. Place on baking sheet.
  5. Place in fridge and let sit for 2-3 hours.
  6. Store in air tight container in the fridge.
  7. Eat as desired.
Recipe Notes

*Crunchy peanut butter will not hold these together well.

*Add an additional 1/4-1/2 cup of flaxseed if you really need an extra boost of milk production.

*Please see notes in post if you need to make these Top 8 Allergy Friendly or vegan.

Nutrition Facts
Lactation Energy Bites
Amount Per Serving (1 bite)
Calories 121 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 37mg2%
Potassium 93mg3%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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You might also like our Chocolate PB Banana Lactation Smoothie

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or our Peanut Butter Apple Pie Lactation Smoothie.

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This lactation energy bites recipe was only published on 3/18/2014. Then updated on 2/23/2018 and again on 2/20/2019.

We’ve updated the pictures in this post. Original pictures below.

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Comments

  1. AvatarJTD2011 says

    March 18, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I haven&#39;t made anything like these, but I have to make these now. They sound delicious and nutritious. They&#39;d be perfect to pop into a container and into my thermal bag when I&#39;m on the go. I bet even my 2 year old would love these.<br />

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  2. AvatarMegan Sutliff says

    March 19, 2014 at 2:09 am

    These look so yummy and are the perfect size to eat a couple throughout the day! I love the story of Andrew eating one and him thinking your milk was in them haha

    Reply
    • AvatarSam says

      April 22, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      How many can you eat a day?

      Reply
      • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

        May 3, 2019 at 5:04 pm

        We usually ate 2 a day.

        Reply
  3. AvatarSavy MommyMoments says

    March 19, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Thank you so much! I need something that is easy to make and will help boost my supply! You are a lifesaver!

    Reply
  4. AvatarBecHeflin says

    May 22, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    Not just good for lactation.. these sound like great energy bites for anyone!

    Reply
  5. AvatarBecHeflin says

    May 23, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    This is a great recipe even if you&#39;re NOT lactating!

    Reply
  6. AvatarNiniB30 says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:17 am

    How many would you recommend to eat, especially the first 6 week postpartum?

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    • Avataradmin says

      July 31, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      I would eat 2-3 per day (But I’ve also ate half the mix before too 😉 ) — During the first 6 weeks, it’s all about supply and demand though, so getting baby to breast as often and for as long as possible is the best way to up your supply!

      Reply
      • AvatarKara says

        April 7, 2018 at 3:42 pm

        Does it matter if you use the brown flaxseed or the golden flaxseed meal?

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        • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

          April 9, 2018 at 9:35 pm

          It should all be the same, just different brands use different wording.

          Reply
  7. AvatarKey says

    November 20, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    Which oats did you use, old fashioned or instant. I have old fashioned oats and figure I could make them act like instant oats by blending them up a little.

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    • AvatarLarisha says

      November 21, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      I’ve used both and preferred the instant/quick oats to the old fashioned. I’ve never tried blending them up though. I’m not sure how that would work!

      Reply
  8. AvatarKey says

    November 23, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    Finally made these yesterday after church and they are yummy! I did end up blending my old fashioned oats up until they resembled instant oats and it worked like a charm! You can definitely pass this tip on to other moms!

    Reply
    • AvatarLarisha says

      November 24, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      Oh great! Thank you SOOO much for letting us know! We really appreciate the tip! You rock!

      Reply
      • AvatarApril says

        April 2, 2016 at 12:11 pm

        This recipe sounds pretty tasty, but I’m wondering about adding Brewer’s yeast to increase the lactogenic effect even more, but I’m not sure of the ratio. Too much Brewer’s yeast just isn’t tasty! Any suggestions?

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        • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

          March 28, 2017 at 7:26 am

          I’ve never tried adding Brewer’s yeast, but it would help! I’d start by making a batch with 1/2 tbsp and then going from there up to 1-2 tbsp. The peanut butter and chocolate should mask some of the flavor.

          Reply
  9. AvatarKiran says

    December 15, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Hey!
    Can I substitute flax seed for chia seeds?

    Reply
  10. AvatarKarla says

    January 9, 2016 at 11:24 am

    If you don’t have parchment paper what else can you use?

    Reply
    • AvatarLarisha says

      May 19, 2016 at 9:19 pm

      wax paper or even foil honestly would be fine

      Reply
  11. AvatarDevin says

    January 17, 2016 at 12:38 am

    How long do these keep in fridge? Do you store them in anything after they set up?

    Reply
    • AvatarLarisha says

      May 19, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      We typically eat them in about a week. You can also freeze them and pull them out as need. I store in an air tight container in our fridge or ziploc in the freezer

      Reply
  12. AvatarAlicia Owen says

    March 30, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    These are the first lactation anything recipe I have tried. Yummo! And so easy to make! Can’t wait to go read your other lactation boosting goodies recipes. 🙂

    Reply
    • AvatarLarisha says

      May 19, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      YAY!

      Reply
  13. AvatarNadine says

    May 9, 2016 at 7:39 am

    Gonna try these today! Can they be frozen? And can I use maple syrup instead of honey? Thanks!

    Reply
    • AvatarLarisha says

      May 19, 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Can be frozen! Maple syrup wouldn’t help hold them together like the honey does, but maybe if you play around with less maple syrup than honey calls for and increase the PB

      Reply
  14. AvatarDiana says

    June 3, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    Had a hard time getting them to stick.. hoping they’ll stick better after sitting in the fridge.. not sure what went wrong

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      March 28, 2017 at 7:20 am

      Did you by chance use crunchy peanut butter? We didn’t have success with crunchy PB

      Reply
  15. AvatarJen says

    June 26, 2016 at 9:11 am

    I have a server allergy to nuts, is there a substitute I can use instead of peanut butter or will it work if I omit the peanut butter from the recipe?
    Thanks in advance xx

    Reply
    • AvatarLarisha says

      July 6, 2016 at 10:39 am

      You need the butter to bind everything together. I’d try it with sunbutter 🙂

      Reply
  16. AvatarDesiree says

    December 7, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    With out the extra flaxseed, does the recipe still work for supply?

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      March 28, 2017 at 7:11 am

      Everyone is going to be different, but it worked for me to maintain my supply.

      Reply
  17. AvatarAshley Anderson says

    January 23, 2017 at 10:51 am

    How much butter did you use ?

    Reply
    • AvatarAshley Anderson says

      January 23, 2017 at 11:00 am

      Never mind ?

      Reply
      • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

        March 28, 2017 at 7:07 am

        HAHA!

        Reply
  18. AvatarAdrienne says

    May 14, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Hi! Just wondering if you used Flaxseed or Ground Flaxseed? My grocery store had both and I wasn’t sure what to buy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      May 16, 2017 at 10:39 am

      You want ground flaxseed 😉

      Reply
  19. AvatarSavannah says

    August 24, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    Do you know the nutritional value on these? I know, I shouldn’t care with breastfeeding but my husband has decided he likes these just as much as me and eats the entire batch 😊
    Thank you!

    Reply
  20. AvatarSadye says

    January 11, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    This recipe is amazing!! But I’m interested how many balls are supposed to come out of it. I’m wondering if I’m making them to big or to small?? What’s the recommended size??

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      February 23, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      We’ve done a big as getting 12 out of it and then 1in scoops to get 2-3 dozen.

      Reply
  21. AvatarMerly says

    February 2, 2018 at 4:03 am

    where’s the recipe? I can’t view it.. 🙂

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      February 21, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      I’m so sorry. The recipe disappeared! Thanks for bringing it to our attention. It’s back up now!

      Reply
  22. AvatarStephanie says

    February 15, 2018 at 3:45 pm

    I feel like I am blind 😂 I am not seeing a recipe but I see ingredients. I burn toast so I do need to go by measurements 😂 Can anyone help? Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      February 21, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      I’m so sorry. The recipe disappeared! Thanks for bringing it to our attention. It’s back up now!

      Reply
  23. AvatarKim says

    February 19, 2018 at 10:46 am

    Is the recipe missing, or am I just not seeing it? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      February 21, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      I’m so sorry. The recipe disappeared! Thanks for bringing it to our attention. It’s back up now!

      Reply
  24. AvatarJudy says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    THESE ARE SO GOOD!! I just made a batch of these today. I added the extra 0.5 cup of flax seed plus I wanted to add some coconut oil for some fat (and that fat is good for the baby) so I added about 1/4 cup to the batter. Because of the extra wetness I added an extra 0.5 cup oats. They have a slight coconut flavor with ooey gooey peanut buttery oatmeal chocolate goodness. Thank you!

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    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      March 14, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      Great call on the coconut oil! So happy you loved them!

      Reply
  25. AvatarK says

    August 5, 2018 at 9:51 pm

    Does it have to be raw honey?

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      August 5, 2018 at 11:02 pm

      No! We just prefer the health benefits of using raw honey!

      Reply
  26. AvatarChristie says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    How long would you say these last in the fridge without freezing?

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    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      February 5, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      Around here 2 days because they are gone by then! HAHA. But they should be fine for at least 2 weeks.

      Reply
  27. Avatarolivia scheller says

    February 1, 2019 at 2:24 pm

    Can you freeze these if you want to make ahead before your due ?

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      February 5, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      You sure can!

      Reply
  28. AvatarNaomi says

    June 27, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    These are so yummy! I ate half the mix while rolling them.. haha. Can’t wait to see how much this helps boost my supply!

    Reply
    • Larisha CampbellLarisha Campbell says

      July 3, 2019 at 3:31 pm

      HAHA! So glad you like them and no judgement here. Done it multiple times myself!

      Reply

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